Drumming for Beginners Made Simple

Joyful Music for Kids Ages 3+ Easy-to-Play Steel Tongue Drum with Songs and Story

Why Kids Love Our Drums

Our steel tongue drums are made just for kids - easy to play, fun to explore, and calming to hear. Unlike most drums, ours follow a smart low-to-high note layout that makes real songs simple to play, even for beginners as young as 3. Each set includes not just a color-coded songbook with familiar tunes, but also a magical musical story that helps kids connect music with emotions.
Because it’s so intuitive and frustration-free, this drum set is also a great choice for children with special needs, sensory sensitivities, or developmental differences. That’s why parents, grandparents, and teachers call it one of the best musical gifts for kids - combining creativity, learning, and relaxation in one beautiful kit.

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Easy Scale

Fastest Path to Music

Build Skills Through Play

Mindful Living

Stress Relief

Adaptive Sensory Play

The Best Musical Gift for Kids
Who Love to Play

You see a music book filled with notes, and for most kids (and even adults), it looks like a foreign language. That’s usually the moment people give up or get frustrated. But with the Sounds of Silence steel tongue drum, it’s completely different. Kids simply match the numbers in the colorful songbook to the numbers on the drum. It’s like playing a super simple, musical game.

Because the notes are arranged in a smart low-to-high scale, there's no guessing or confusion. Kids play real songs in just minutes, with no need to read music. That quick win brings a huge smile and builds confidence. It’s fun, calming, and accessible - even for children with no musical background or those who struggle with traditional instruments. That’s why our drum is loved as one of the easiest and most joyful musical instruments for kids ages 3 and up.

Easy and Beginner-Friendly

Whether you are a complete beginner or someone who wants to relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of this unique instrument, our music sheets will guide you on a melodic journey, unlocking your creativity and musical expression.

Three beginner-friendly music tools for steel tongue drum: a color-coded songbook with familiar tunes for easy play, a 'Beginner’s Songbook' designed for simple, out-of-the-box music-making, and the interactive MusicKit audio stand featuring color-coded notes and audio buttons that let you hear each tune before playing. Designed to make music fun, intuitive, and accessible for all.

The songbook that makes you want to play

"It’s so fun and calming that I keep coming back for more. It’s music made easy!"

This image shows three tools designed to make learning music with a steel tongue drum easy and enjoyable for beginners of all ages.

On the left, there is an open songbook displaying well-known children’s songs like Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Amazing Grace. The notes are shown using brightly colored circles with numbers, making it easy to follow even without knowing traditional sheet music.

In the center, there's a closed booklet titled "Beginner’s Songbook – Popular Tunes Made Easy." It looks clean and inviting, signaling that it’s made for people with no prior musical experience.

On the right, there’s a white, standing spiral-bound device called the MusicKit Audio Stand. It includes the same color-coded notes as the songbook, but also has buttons on the side that play the tune aloud. This helps users hear the melody before they try playing it themselves, making the learning process more intuitive and fun.

Above the tools is the heading:
“The songbook that makes you want to play”

Play. Learn. Grow

Playing instruments can boost kids' auditory skills, motor abilities, and coordination. Instead of starting with bulky or delicate instruments, cultivate their music love early with a lap-size steel drum. A perfect first step in their musical journey.

Play real music on your drum!

Even the smallest 6-inch 8-tongued drum is worthy of having real music at hand and our booklet will help you do that, with a selection of familiar songs, melodies and classical music all adjusted for 1 octave 8-tongued drums.

Sensory Benefits in Rhythm

With its simple numerical scale, our drum welcomes everyone into the music world, boosting self-expression and confidence. The rhythms it creates can benefit sensory integration and motor skills, offering particular advantages for individuals with special needs.

Find Joy Through Music

Who says good vibes and music soothing sounds have an age limit? Just like the joy captured in the picture of the old couple enjoying quality time together with our tongue drum, you too can create lasting memories filled with music and laughter.,

Your Voices, Our Pride

Capt. Jera

Man, the smiles on my grands faces!!

What can I say? My young grandbabies absolute LOVE their drums! Their parents love them for the soothing sound AND for the fact that the kids are no longer glued to their cell phones or play stations! That alone was worth the price!
We bought this smaller size for the youngest kids and a bit larger one for the oldest granddaughter. All of them began using them right away.
Perfect gift for my perfect grands!!

Dianne Inmon

amazing!

My grandson and his Mom were thrilled with this. He started playing immediately. The rest of the grandkids wanted to play it as well. that night he learned to play 2 songs. I love this thing!!!

Monica Mulholland

Perfect for Yoga Class!

I introduced the Sound of Silence 6-inch Steel Tongue Drum in the relaxation section of my yoga classes recently, and it has significantly improved the serene atmosphere and overall experience for me and my students. The drum's gentle and soothing tones are magical and work well in both in-person and online classes. It effortlessly guides students into deep relaxation, fostering mindfulness and inner peace. My students have responded positively to its inclusion.
While I may consider trying a larger drum in the future, this smaller version fits our needs perfectly. I'm grateful to the Sounds of Silence team for the opportunity. I wholeheartedly recommend it to fellow yoga instructors who, like me, may not consider themselves musicians by trade but aspire to elevate the relaxation aspect of their classes through the inclusion of live music. The Sound of Silence Steel Tongue Drum promises to enrich the meditative journey of yoga practitioners everywhere

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